September 2020

Why The Right Is White, and Vice Versa

Following the President’s defense of Confederate flags and military bases named for Confederate generals, his open criticism of organizations supporting the banning of the flag, and his latest jingoistic venture, claims of “left-wing indoctrination” in schools that teach the history of slavery and systemic racism, preferring instead his newly formulated initiative for “patriotic education” and …

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Suspect Sought in an Assault on a Police Officer Offense: 1300 Block of Connecticut Avenue, Northwest

Thursday, September 24, 2020 Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department\’s Criminal Investigations Division seek the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect in reference to an Assault on a Police Officer offense that occurred on Wednesday, September 23, 2020, in the 1300 block of Connecticut Avenue, Northwest.   The suspect was captured by a camera and …

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Arrest Made in a Burglary Two Offense: 1200 Block of S Street, Northwest

Thursday, September 24, 2020 Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department\’s Third District announce an arrest has been made in reference to a Burglary Two offense that occurred on Thursday, September 24, 2020, in the 1200 block of S Street, Northwest. At approximately 4:39 am, the suspect forcibly entered an establishment at the listed location. Once …

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Suspect Sought in Armed Robbery of an Establishment (Gun) Offense: 4200 Block of Nannie Helen Burroughs Avenue, Northeast

Thursday, September 24, 2020 Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department\’s Sixth District seek the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect in reference to an Armed Robbery of an Establishment (Gun) offense that occurred on Wednesday, September 23, 2020, in the 4200 block of Nannie Helen Burroughs Avenue, Northeast.   At approximately 4:56 pm, the suspect …

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Arrest Made in a Homicide: 4200 Block of 6th Street, Southeast

Wednesday, September 23, 2020   Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Branch announced an arrest has been made in reference to a fatal shooting that occurred on Thursday, October 17, 2019, in the 4200 block of 6th Street, Southeast.   At approximately 5:50 pm, members of the Seventh District responded to the listed location for …

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Homicide: 400 Block of Southern Avenue, Southeast

Wednesday, September 23, 2020   Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Branch are investigating a homicide that occurred on Wednesday, September 23, 2020, in the 400 block of Southern Avenue, Southeast.   At approximately 2:24 pm, members of the Seventh District responded to the listed location after hearing the sounds of gunshots. Upon arrival, …

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Suspect Sought in an Assault with Intent to Commit First Degree Sexual Abuse and a Robbery (Force and Violence) Offense: 900 Block of North Capitol Street, Northwest

Wednesday, September 23, 2020   Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department\’s Sexual Assault Unit are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying and locating a suspect in connection with an Assault with Intent to Commit First Degree Sexual Abuse and a Robbery (Force and Violence) offense that occurred on Wednesday, September 23, 2020, in the 900 block …

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Arrest Made in a Homicide: 4000 Block of South Capitol Terrace, Southwest

Wednesday, September 23, 2020 Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Branch have announced an arrest has been made in a homicide that occurred on Friday, May 8, 2020, in the 4000 block of South Capitol Terrace, Southwest.   At approximately 8:05 am, members of the Seventh District responded to the listed location for the …

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Updated with Additional Photo and Video Person of Interest Sought in an Armed Kidnapping Offense: 3800 Block of 9th Street, Southeast

Wednesday, September 23, 2020   Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department\’s Kidnapping Squad seek the public’s assistance in locating a person of interest in reference to an Armed Kidnapping offense that occurred on Thursday, September 17, 2020, in the 3800 Block of 9th Street, Southeast.   At approximately 1:58 am, the suspect entered the victim’s vehicle …

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Arrest Made in a Burglary Two of an Establishment Offense: 4900 Block of Wisconsin Avenue, Northwest

Wednesday, September 23, 2020   Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department\’s Second District announce an arrest has been made in reference to a Burglary Two of an Establishment offense that occurred on Monday, June 1, 2020, in the 4900 block of Wisconsin Avenue, Northwest.   At approximately 11:17 pm, the suspects gained entry to an …

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